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Event

Battle of Balaclava

Also known as

Balaclava
Balaklava batalo
Balaklava döyüşü
Balaklava Muharebesi
Balaklava Savaşı
balaklavai csata

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Connected to

participated inOttoman Empire1299 CE
in countryRussian Empire1721 CE
located inBalaklava
has partCharge of the Light Brigade
had as battleJames Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan1797 CE

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